Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Added Authorization

Dear Potential Candidate,

Once LACOE is in receipt of your registration and fee for the “Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders” course, we will evaluate your previous work experience and professional development for possible equivalencies. The approved Autism Added Authorization Program will require teachers to meet the requirements in the following areas.

Transcript Evaluation An evaluation of one’s transcript, work experience and professional development are included as part of the enrollment and registration fee. LACOE will review all special education coursework to verify course equivalencies. The program will also review activity related to coursework or professional development that was completed to provisionally authorize teaching students with autism. Most college and university programs already require the following courses and therefore most likely you have already met these requirements (listed with the * ).

Some colleges have also provided coursework in Autism Spectrum disorders. Anyone having a class with Autism in the title of the course may possibly receive an equivalency for the Introduction to ASD course.

Cost and Program Breakdown

There is a one-time nonrefundable registration and transcript evaluation processing fee for the program.Cost: $100

ASD Course Descriptions

SPED267 Autism Spectrum Disorder (1 unit)This course is designed to provide candidates knowledge of a range of disabilities within autism spectrum disorders and best practice methodologies, including applied behavioral analysis and sensory integration. In this course, candidates learn instructional approaches, behavior modification techniques, and therapy for students with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders. Throughout this course, research-based and scientifically proven approaches are addressed. Cost: $250

SPED258 Communication and Behavior for Autism SpectrumDisorder (2 units)Different forms of communication and their effects on behavior are evaluated, while tools to improve communication are shared. Multiple modes of communication are explored; candidates describe the strategies that they feel are most effective with their populations and explain the reasons why. The idea that effective modes of communication can change a student’s behavior and their academic progress are investigated, and multiple methods of communication are discussed. Social stories, token economy systems, schedules and transitions are explained. Their effectiveness and how they benefit the student and the entire class is assessed.Cost $400

​SPED259 Programming Strategies in Autism (2 units) andembedded Fieldwork (1 unit)Candidates will be given research based approaches to teaching students with Autism as well as known effective strategies, currently approved and used by teachers in the field. These may include Discrete Trial Training, Pivotal Response Training, visual systems, social stories, sensory activities, schedules, assessment and data collection. Candidates will develop lesson plans and materials using these strategies and practice putting them to use in class.Cost: $400

LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.﻿﻿﻿